New Backroad Releases

The Ultimate Thompson Okanagan Road Trip

The Thompson-Okanagan home to prairie ranchland, the big recreation lakes of Kelowna and Salmon Arm, and massive waterfalls, old growth forests and rugged mountains offer landscapes and adventures suited to everyone’s taste.

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The Ultimate Lower Mainland BC Road Trip

The Lower Mainland of British Columbia is home to the urban tourist attractions of Vancouver and Whistler to massive waterfalls, old growth forests, challenging backroads and rugged mountains which offer landscapes and adventures suited to everyone’s taste.

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The Ultimate Rocky Mountain Road Trip

The Rocky Mountains are by far the most popular destination for visitors, both from and to Canada. The National Parks that straddle these majestic peaks; Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho are considered the Crown Jewels of the Parks Canada park system. With so much to see and do, where do you begin? Here are a few useful hints and trip …

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Camping in the COVID Age

More than ever, people are looking to get outdoors to camp next to that lake, in the woods or on a mountain to enjoy nature at its best. To stay safe and healthy, proper camping hygiene is more important than ever.

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BRMB Top Picks: Hiking Trails of the Olympic Peninsula

From easy interpretive trails through the rainforest to multi-day treks along the secluded coast and high elevation hikes to glacier-capped mountains, the Olympic Peninsula offers some of the best hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest. Check out the list of Top 10 hikes in this spectacular part of Washington.

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Get the Most From Your Washington State Backroad GPS Maps

Backroad Mapbooks’ Garmin-licensed GPS Maps are more than just a set of maps – they are your all-in-one outdoor recreation guide for the entire state of Washington. Jam-packed with outdoor adventure information, industry-leading cartographic detail and tons of cool features, there is no limit to where these maps can take you. To help you have the most exciting adventure possible

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WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!

PRESS RELEASE – Backroad Mapbooks, the Canadian publishing company best known nationwide for its backcountry, fishing and GPS maps and guides announced today that it has officially launched a new website and corporate identity (www.backroadmapbooks.com). According to Russell Mussio, the company’s president and co-founder, the new website and brand refresh are more closely aligned with the company’s strategic vision for …

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The Ultimate Backcountry Navigation Experience

Backroad Mapbooks is pleased to announce that our Canada-wide catalogue of Backroad GPS Maps is now available for the Garmin 66i. Combining the latest in handheld GPS technology with the most detailed recreation maps available for the country, there has never been a better tool for exploring the backcountry. Whether you are deep in the bush for days on end …

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Exploring Haida Gwaii With Backroad Mapbooks

From hot springs to hiking trails, rare birds, whales, ancient villages and hidden beaches, Haida Gwaii is an outdoor explorer’s paradise. We’ve put together a short list of our favourite things to see and do on the islands, but you can find many more on our latest edition Haida Gwaii Waterproof Map.

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Announcing the Latest Edition of our Northeastern Ontario Backroad Mapbook!

From the lush boreal forest to the sparkling shores of the Great Lakes and the vast wilderness of the far north, Northeastern Ontario is an incredible destination for outdoor explorers. To help you make the most of this sprawling region, we have updated and expanded our Northeastern Ontario Backroad Mapbook and are releasing the popular recreation Mapbook’s 5th Edition. To learn about everything we have packed into this latest edition, check out the blog below.

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Announcing the Latest Edition of our Northern Alberta Backroad Mapbook!

Northern Alberta is a land of great contrast and wide expanses of untamed wilderness. From the jagged Rocky Mountains in the south of this region to the gentler ranges of the north, and from the prairies in the east to the vibrant boreal forest and ancient Canadian Shield rock, this is a land teeming with outdoor adventure. With a sparse …

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